The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 28,400

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop is 6.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
57.9
69.1
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.1 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft